Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
24/07/2026 7:28 AM AWST
24/07/2026 7:28 AM AWST
Whilst all efforts are made to provide accurate and timely information from the relevant source/documentation, please be aware that the information supplied may not be the most current version. The accuracy of the detail has not been confirmed by the Department and therefore should not be relied upon without first confirming the contents.
Contribute to community safety
Contribute to community safety
Unit of competency
National Code
PUACOM014B
PUACOM014B
State Code
D8735
D8735
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Transition (Replaced)
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
18/08/2011
Field of Education
099905 - Security Services
Original Release Date
18/08/2011
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit covers the competency required to participate in specific hazard identification, present community safety information and undertake mitigation activities while predominantly under supervision.This unit is based on PUAFIR208B Participate in community safety activities.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Participate in the identification of specific hazards
- 1.1 Available information is assessed to identify specific hazards as directed.
- 1.2 Community members, organisations and own organisational staff are consulted during the identification process in accordance with the organisation's procedures.
- 1.3 Outcomes of identification process are reported to the supervisor.
2. Participate in presenting community safety information
- 2.1 Community safety information is collected and prepared in accordance with the organisation's requirements and the needs of the target group.
- 2.2 Community safety information is distributed to the relevant target groups as instructed.
- 2.3 Location for presentation is identified and relevant preparations for the event are undertaken as directed.
- 2.4 Feedback received from the participants is reported to the supervisor in a timely manner.
3. Participate in risk mitigation activities
- 3.1 Appropriate risk mitigation procedures, work instructions and directions are followed in accordance with the organisation's procedures.
- 3.2 Work is undertaken in accordance with occupational health and safety procedures.
- 3.3 Mitigation activities are undertaken with minimum damage to the environment in accordance with organisational procedures and legislation.
- 3.4 Outcomes are reported to the supervisor.
RANGE STATEMENT
The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.
Assessing available information may include:
Undertaking accompanied inspections such as:
familiarisation inspections
inspections required by legislation
licensed premises inspections
scheduled inspections
Hazards may include:
adverse weather
after dark operations
closed access routes
conflict with cultural practices
damaged structures
dangerous goods
debris
difficult terrain
events such as fire, flood, storm
electrical hazards
explosion
hazardous materials
illegal or careless use of fire
impediments to firefighting and rescue activities
natural disasters
on-scene hazards such as smoke, darkness, heat; machinery, equipment, products; structural collapse; hazardous products and materials
structural fire and associated exposures
time pressure
utilities (electricity, gas, water and sewage)
Community members and organisations may include:
Geographically-based groups of people such as: households, neighbourhood, suburbs, business districts and towns
Indigenous Australian communities, which can be metropolitan, regional, rural or remote communities
Shared-experience groups of people such as:
particular-interest groups, ethnic groups, professional groups, language groups, age groupings and those exposed to a particular hazard
Needs of the target group may refer to:
age
cultural issues and protocols
language read
language spoken
learning preferences e.g. audio, print, visual
literacy and numeracy support
mobility issues
requiring an interpreter
support issues
Feedback may include:
checklists
facilitated group meetings
reports, verbal and/or written submitted to immediate supervisor
survey results
standard organisation forms
using an interpreter
Mitigation activities may include:
altering work practices
community activities
community information/education
hazard isolation
hazard management
hazard reduction
hazard removal
Environment may include:
built environment
elements such as economics, commerce, culture and public safety service provisions that relate to how the community functions
natural environment such as: topographical features, water bodies, vegetation communities and ecosystems
Legislation may include:
local, state/territory and/or commonwealth acts and regulations
The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.
Assessing available information may include:
Undertaking accompanied inspections such as:
familiarisation inspections
inspections required by legislation
licensed premises inspections
scheduled inspections
Hazards may include:
adverse weather
after dark operations
closed access routes
conflict with cultural practices
damaged structures
dangerous goods
debris
difficult terrain
events such as fire, flood, storm
electrical hazards
explosion
hazardous materials
illegal or careless use of fire
impediments to firefighting and rescue activities
natural disasters
on-scene hazards such as smoke, darkness, heat; machinery, equipment, products; structural collapse; hazardous products and materials
structural fire and associated exposures
time pressure
utilities (electricity, gas, water and sewage)
Community members and organisations may include:
Geographically-based groups of people such as: households, neighbourhood, suburbs, business districts and towns
Indigenous Australian communities, which can be metropolitan, regional, rural or remote communities
Shared-experience groups of people such as:
particular-interest groups, ethnic groups, professional groups, language groups, age groupings and those exposed to a particular hazard
Needs of the target group may refer to:
age
cultural issues and protocols
language read
language spoken
learning preferences e.g. audio, print, visual
literacy and numeracy support
mobility issues
requiring an interpreter
support issues
Feedback may include:
checklists
facilitated group meetings
reports, verbal and/or written submitted to immediate supervisor
survey results
standard organisation forms
using an interpreter
Mitigation activities may include:
altering work practices
community activities
community information/education
hazard isolation
hazard management
hazard reduction
hazard removal
Environment may include:
built environment
elements such as economics, commerce, culture and public safety service provisions that relate to how the community functions
natural environment such as: topographical features, water bodies, vegetation communities and ecosystems
Legislation may include:
local, state/territory and/or commonwealth acts and regulations
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Assessment must confirm the ability to identify hazards specified by the industry sector in which the person is working; to present information in accordance with the organisation's procedures; and to undertake risk mitigation activities.
Consistency in performance
Competency should be demonstrated over time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Context of assessment
Competency should be assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace.
Specific resources for assessment
Access to the appropriate literature and equipment.
Assessment must confirm the ability to identify hazards specified by the industry sector in which the person is working; to present information in accordance with the organisation's procedures; and to undertake risk mitigation activities.
Consistency in performance
Competency should be demonstrated over time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Context of assessment
Competency should be assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace.
Specific resources for assessment
Access to the appropriate literature and equipment.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OAZ60 | PUACOM014 | Contribute to community safety | Unit of competency |
